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Op-Ed

Op-Ed: All Texans Deserve Access to Health Care

April 30, 2021 by DFC

By Areana Quiñones, Executive Director of Doctors for ChangeWhile Texas excels in many sectors, on the issue of access to healthcare for working Texans and their children, there is vast room for improvement.  It is an unfortunate fact that in 2018, 17.7% of Texas residents — … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: All Texans Deserve Access to Health Care

Filed Under: DFC Blog, Op-Ed

Children Deserve Health Coverage Regardless of Immigration Status

July 14, 2017 by DFC

Written by Fatima Syed and Paul George What happens when a child becomes sick? The events may be all too familiar: mom gets a call from the school nurse because her child has a fever and sore throat. She leaves work early, taking him to their pediatrician who reassures her … [Read more...] about Children Deserve Health Coverage Regardless of Immigration Status

Filed Under: Op-Ed Tagged With: ACA, Children, Health Insurance, Immigration, Legislature, Op-Ed, Refugees

Palliative Care and Texas’ Aging Population

August 11, 2014 by Ellen Schwaller

Palliative care, often referred to as end-of-life care, is specialized medical care that focuses on reducing suffering and improving quality of life for individuals with life-threatening illnesses. Palliative care does not just treat the patient’s physical symptoms. Rather, it … [Read more...] about Palliative Care and Texas’ Aging Population

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